About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology (Enterprise Software / Mainframe).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Application Developer (entry-level COBOL developer). You will join a team building and maintaining business-critical enterprise applications, learn mainframe development, and contribute to production support and enhancement work.

• Learn COBOL programming and mainframe/enterprise application development through structured, paid training.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain business-critical applications.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and implement software solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues; participate in root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in testing, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document technical solutions, code changes, and support procedures.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics Education, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable with logical and structured thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Quick ability to learn new technologies and follow technical training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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Preferred Background

We strongly encourage candidates from quantitative and technical disciplines, including:

• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science
• Mathematics Education (teachers seeking transition into technology)
• Physics or other highly quantitative disciplines

No prior programming experience is required — experience tutoring, teaching, research, or solving complex mathematical problems is valuable.

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Training & Development

Confidential Client provides comprehensive, paid technical training and mentorship that includes:

• COBOL programming and mainframe fundamentals
• Enterprise software development practices and SDLC
• Version control, testing, and debugging methodologies
• On-the-job mentoring with experienced developers

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $91,404 per year (estimated by source).
• Location: Dimondale, MI (on-site / local to Dimondale area). Specific work location and remote options, if any, will be confirmed during the interview process.

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Why Join Us

• Paid technical training with no prior programming experience required.
• Immediate opportunity to launch a career in enterprise/mainframe software development.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear path for long-term growth.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment focused on skill development.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.